World No 1 Tiger Woods has been paired with Luke Donald in Group 15 for the
opening round of the 77th Masters.

Woods, playing for a shot at his 15th major and fifth Masters title, will also be joined by compatriot Scott Piercy when they tee off on Thursday at 3.45pm (BST).

World No 2 Rory McIlroy, who said anything less than a win would be a disappointment, will play with American Keegan Bradley and Swede Freddie Jacobson in Group 30, beginning at 6.41pm.

Reigning champion Bubba Watson will begin the defence of his title in Group 14 with England's Ian Poulter and American Steven Fox at 3.34pm.

Three-time winner Phil Mickelson is in Group 29 along with last year's runner-up Louis Oosthuizen, of South Africa, and German Martin Kaymer, who sunk the winning putt for Europe at last year's Ryder Cup. They tee off at 6.30pm.

Guan Tianlang, the 14-year-old from China, plays with Italian Matteo Manassero and 61-year-old American Ben Crenshaw in Group 23 at 5.24pm.